Neurology Opening in Fort Walton Beach, FL
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Neurology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/06/24
**Neurology Opportunity in the Coastal Florida Panhandle**
Fort Walton Beach, FL
**Position Details**
- Full-time, permanent
- Employed
- Private practice
- Board certified (or eligible) in Neurology
- Traditional IP/OP
- Experience a plus but willing to consider a new graduate
- Collaborate with stroke program director and stroke coordinator
- Competitive compensation
- Full benefits package
**About the Group**
- 267 Bed, Level II Trauma Center. Expansion underway adding an additional 40 beds. Pursuing certification as the regions only Level I Trauma Center
- Teaching opportunities; currently hosting 3rd and 4th year D.O. students (Auburn University) with plans to engage in GME offerings in 2021
- Hospitals offsite, inpatient rehabilitation facility is the tri-countys only CARF accredited stroke specialty program with the areas only Active Young Adult Stroke Program.
- Named among the top 10% in the Nation by Healthgrades for Cardiac Surgery, Joint Replacement, and Patient Safety. Listed as 4th highest in the Nation for Infection Prevention by Consumer Reports. Areas only accredited Chest Pain Center, Advanced Primary Stroke Center and Cardiac Program offering Open Heart Surgery, Watchman, and TAVR
- Plans to pursue Comprehensive Stroke Center Accreditation
**The Greater Destin / Fort Walton Beach area offers:**
- Excellent schools. Okaloosa County consistently ranks in the top schools in the state of Florida
- Stable and vibrant economy boasting 3 military bases
- Coastal lifestyle with some of the most beautiful, white sand beaches in the country
- Located within a short road trip (4-6 hours) from many southeast metropolitan areas, such as New Orleans, Nashville, Atlanta, Orlando and Tampa